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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T73 EBWMOT history

T73 EBW is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 165,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2023
Mileage
165,087 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T73 EBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T73 EBW was last recorded at 165,087 miles on 16 Jul 2022, 4,565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,522 miles · 26 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
4,565 miles
Average per year
8,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 165,087 miles
  • 2021 – 160,522 miles
  • 2019 – 159,422 miles
  • 2018 – 119,122 miles
  • 2017 – 108,124 miles
  • 2016 – 102,374 miles
  • 2015 – 89,214 miles
  • 2014 – 76,914 miles
  • 2013 – 64,922 miles
  • 2012 – 51,567 miles
  • 2011 – 46,267 miles
  • 2010 – 43,106 miles
  • 2009 – 39,813 miles
  • 2008 – 37,489 miles
  • 2007 – 33,836 miles
  • 2006 – 29,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    953572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail165,087 miles (+4,565)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    165,087 miles
    Test number
    917352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass160,522 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    160,522 miles
    Test number
    22644648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass159,422 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    159,422 miles
    Test number
    100771809450
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Fail159,420 miles (+40,298)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,420 miles
    Test number
    834100819697
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass119,122 miles (+10,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    119,122 miles
    Test number
    889071768291
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass108,124 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    108,124 miles
    Test number
    340975572716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
  8. Fail108,124 miles (+5,750)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,124 miles
    Test number
    905514198006
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
  9. Pass102,374 miles (+73)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    102,374 miles
    Test number
    576467545849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  10. Fail102,301 miles (+13,087)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,301 miles
    Test number
    187451164678
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  11. Pass89,214 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2016
    Odometer
    89,214 miles
    Test number
    649451025176
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront & rear wheel arches dirty***Advise jet wash***
    • NoteNs/os rear vehicle jacking blocks missing
  12. Fail89,214 miles (+12,300)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,214 miles
    Test number
    756900925188
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront & rear wheel arches dirty***Advise jet wash***
    • NoteNs/os rear vehicle jacking blocks missing
  13. Pass76,914 miles (+11,992)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    76,914 miles
    Test number
    968871424102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNs/os rear jacking blocks missing
  14. Pass64,922 miles (+96)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,922 miles
    Test number
    377504323150
    • NotePlay in suspension arm bushes
    • NoteSlight damage to windscreen
  15. Fail64,826 miles (+13,259)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,826 miles
    Test number
    779167313176
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NotePlay in suspension arm bushes
    • NoteSlight damage to windscreen
  16. Pass51,567 miles (+5,300)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,567 miles
    Test number
    489144012151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass46,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,267 miles
    Test number
    178328191093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,267 miles (+3,161)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,267 miles
    Test number
    257818491038
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  19. Pass43,106 miles (+3,293)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    43,106 miles
    Test number
    891540010143
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket needed.
    • NoteNear side rear tyre wall showing small cracking.
  20. Pass39,813 miles (+2,324)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,813 miles
    Test number
    782026599024
    • NoteNear side rear tyre cracking
  21. Pass37,489 miles (+3,653)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    37,489 miles
    Test number
    784365118148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,836 miles (+4,272)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    33,836 miles
    Test number
    971628967038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,564 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,564 miles
    Test number
    270394656013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront pads 60% worn

Questions about T73 EBW

Does T73 EBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T73 EBW expired on 27 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T73 EBW?
The MOT on T73 EBW expired on 27 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T73 EBW done?
T73 EBW was recorded at 165,087 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2022, an average of 8,268 miles a year.
Has T73 EBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T73 EBW has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T73 EBW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T73 EBW find?
T73 EBW passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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